Construction Inspector

City of Charlotte • Charlotte, NC

1d • $28 - $35

About The Position

These positions are based in Storm Water Services and are responsible for inspection and contract administration of Storm Water Projects (Major and Minor Flood Control and Water Quality) for compliance with City, State and Federal standards and regulations. The salary range for this position is $31.06 -$34.50/hr. Commensurate with Experience

Requirements

• Knowledge of materials, methods and practices used in various types of construction
• Knowledge of material testing of asphalt, concrete and soils
• Good communications skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment
• Ability to interact courteously and effectively with the public
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work and complete assignments with minimal supervision
• Basic knowledge of computer software applications including spreadsheets and word processing.
• Requires good driving record, a valid Driver’s License, a dependable passenger vehicle, and ability to obtain and maintain a City Driving Permit
• Previous construction experience in storm drainage system installation
• Basic understanding of and experience in landscaping and site restoration
• Basic understanding and experience in water quality best management practices
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook)
• Graduation from high school and three (3) years of experience

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish.
• Experience in general construction activities including basic surveying, engineering and construction standards and procedures

Responsibilities

• Monitors work of private contractors on storm drainage projects for compliance with design criteria and construction standards
• Documents daily activity and project progress
• Measures and documents quantities of work in place for contractor pay requests
• Monitors differing and changed site conditions
• Assists in field review of proposed work, negotiates prices with contractor
• Assists with field change orders
• Serves as City’s point of contact for contractors, property owners and other project stakeholders
• Coordinates material testing for quality assurance
• Rejects work found to be substandard in materials and workmanship
• Assists with citizen requests related to storm drainage repairs
• Measures and documents physical characteristics of storm drainage infrastructure

Benefits

• The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
• Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED